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Are Arrest Records Public in Louisville, Kentucky?

Arrest records are public in Louisville, Kentucky, pursuant to the Kentucky Open Records Act (KRS 61.870 to 61.884). This legislation establishes that all public records, including arrest records, shall be accessible to the general public unless specifically exempted by statute. The Kentucky Open Records Act serves to promote transparency and accountability in governmental operations, including law enforcement activities, by ensuring citizens have access to information regarding arrests made by police agencies within Louisville and throughout the Commonwealth of Kentucky.

Members of the public seeking arrest records must submit a written application to the appropriate custodial agency. Pursuant to KRS 61.872, public agencies must respond to open records requests within five business days of receipt. Agencies may charge reasonable fees for copies of records, limited to the actual cost of reproduction and excluding staff time required to process the request.

How to Look Up Louisville Arrest Records in 2025

Louisville residents and other interested parties may access arrest records through several official channels. The Louisville Metro Police Department (LMPD) maintains comprehensive arrest data that is available through the following methods:

  • Visit the LMPD Records Management Unit: Citizens may request arrest records in person at the LMPD headquarters. Louisville Metro Police Department 633 W. Jefferson Street Louisville, KY 40202 (502) 574-7660 LMPD Records Management Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

  • Jefferson County Clerk's Office: Court records related to arrests are maintained by the county clerk. Jefferson County Clerk's Office 527 W. Jefferson Street Louisville, KY 40202 (502) 574-5700 Jefferson County Clerk Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

  • Online Portal Access: The LMPD provides limited arrest information through their transparency portal, which includes recent arrest data and statistics.

  • Kentucky Administrative Office of the Courts: For arrest records that have resulted in court proceedings, the state court system maintains searchable databases. Kentucky Administrative Office of the Courts 1001 Vandalay Drive Frankfort, KY 40601 (502) 573-2350 Kentucky Court of Justice

Requestors should note that pursuant to KRS 61.878, certain information within arrest records may be redacted, including personal identifiers of victims, witnesses, and juveniles.

Contents of a Louisville Arrest Record

Standard Louisville arrest records contain specific information as mandated by Kentucky state law and LMPD departmental policies. These records typically include the following elements:

  • Full legal name of the arrested individual and any documented aliases
  • Date, time, and specific location of the arrest
  • Detailed enumeration of charges filed, including Kentucky Revised Statute citations
  • Identity of the arresting agency and officer(s)
  • Unique booking identification number
  • Booking photograph (commonly referred to as a "mugshot")
  • Biometric data including fingerprints and, when applicable, DNA samples
  • Demographic information including date of birth, gender, race, height, weight, and distinguishing physical characteristics
  • Residential address at time of arrest
  • Arresting officer's narrative describing the circumstances of the arrest
  • Disposition information (if available) regarding bail, release, or detention status

Pursuant to KRS 17.150, law enforcement agencies must maintain complete records of all arrests. These records are subject to inspection under the Kentucky Open Records Act, with certain statutory exceptions for ongoing investigations, juvenile records, and other protected categories of information.

Expungement of Arrest Records in Louisville

The Commonwealth of Kentucky provides statutory mechanisms for the expungement of certain arrest records under KRS Chapter 431. Expungement is the legal process by which arrest records are removed from public access and, in some cases, physically destroyed. The Louisville Metro Criminal Justice Commission oversees the local implementation of state expungement laws.

Eligibility criteria for expungement in Louisville include:

  • Arrests that did not result in formal charges (KRS 431.076)
  • Charges that were dismissed with prejudice (KRS 431.076)
  • Acquittals following trial (KRS 431.076)
  • Certain misdemeanor and Class D felony convictions after specified waiting periods (KRS 431.073)

The expungement process requires filing a petition with the Jefferson Circuit Court or Jefferson District Court, depending on the nature of the original case. Petitioners must submit:

  • Completed Petition for Expungement form (AOC-497)
  • Criminal history record from the Kentucky State Police
  • Filing fee of $100 (may be waived for indigent petitioners)
  • Certificate of Eligibility for Expungement (for certain felony expungements)

Jefferson Circuit Court 700 W. Jefferson Street Louisville, KY 40202 (502) 595-4400 Jefferson Circuit Court

Pursuant to KRS 431.079, the Commonwealth's Attorney shall be served with a copy of the petition and has 60 days to respond. If the petition meets statutory requirements and no objections are filed, the court may grant the expungement without a hearing. If objections are raised, the court will schedule a hearing to determine whether the expungement should be granted.

Upon approval, the court will issue an Order of Expungement directing all relevant agencies to seal or destroy records pertaining to the arrest or conviction. The Kentucky State Police, LMPD, and other agencies must comply with this order within 60 days.

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